Gov’t allocates $7M to boost hydroponics and aquaponic agriculture
October 17, 2018
Agency Secretary Manuel Laboy explained the money comes from the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co.’s Special Economic Development Fund.
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Starbucks to donate $1.7M+, 2M seeds to help rebuild P.R.’s coffee industry
September 24, 2018
The island’s coffee industry valued at $100 million before the hurricane, suffered a destruction of nearly 20 million coffee plantations, resulting in $18 million in damages.
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Agriculture Dept. says 100% of ‘lechón’ for the holiday season will be local
September 20, 2018
The Agriculture Department and the Puerto Rico Pork Producers Cooperative unveiled a joint initiative to put local roasted pork, known as “lechón asado," back in the island’s restaurants ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
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